Counter Culture Coffee Philadelphia

If you are familiar with the reputation of Murky Coffee, then you will perhaps understand the anticipation felt by the specialty coffee community for the opening of another coffee shop form a former Murky Barista.  Aaron Ultimo moved up to Philadelphia around a year ago with the intention of opening a coffee shop in the city of his college years.  He has pulled a temporary stint at Spruce St. Espresso where he helped establish their reputation as purveyors of some of the most excellent coffee beverages in the city.  Purposefully choosing Philly for its position at the cusp of a great coffee gentrification, he is just about ready to open his doors to the public.  If you can make it into Philadelphia for a pilgrimage, or if you are fortunate enough to live in the neighborhood, come down to the corner of 15th and Miflin in South Philly.  Ultimo Coffee will feature hand crafted espresso drinks on a LaMarzocco GB-5 that came with drip tray LED light, Teflon steam wands, and Portoflons, all from the Slow Food Show in California from a few months back.  There will also be a wide variety of beer by the bottle (a rare treat in Philly and Pennsylvania in general).  Brewed coffee will also be hand crafted, but not the French Pressed variety.   Super delicious and crystal clear coffees will be hand dripped pour over.  Here is your sneak peak:

Aaron pulls experimental shots for landlord and Tap Room owner John Longacre

Luscious hardwoods finish off the beverage bar

Little LED lights for illuminating the work area

Come by in early May and you may very well find them open to the public.